WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 117. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is c  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1053. A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., David Schweikert,   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1056. A resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Adri  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "Nuclear Family Priority Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7833. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and to reduce the number of such immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Bob Good, R-Va., Bill Posey, R-  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7801. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John B. Larson, D-Conn., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Bruce Westerman  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1057. A resolution denouncing calls for a cease- fire in Gaza; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R-La., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Mary E. Mi  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Royalty Transparency Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7853. A bill to require executive branch employees to report certain royalties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Unaccompanied Minor Placement Notification Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7854. A bill to require schools and child welfare agencies to be notified when an unaccompanied minor is placed in the jurisdiction of such schools and agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unaccompanied Minor Placement Notification Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1063. A resolution reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 116. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1050. A resolution supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jennifer L. Mc  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7791. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley S  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Pink Tax Repeal Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7828. A bill to prohibit the pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if such products or services are priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whose use the products are intended or marketed or for whom the services are performed or offered; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more